Ankeny Christmas Lights 2026

Visitors can view more than 50 animated light displays placed throughout six blocks of SW 3rd Street, the Ankeny Market and Pavilion park, and along the High Trestle Trail. Featured installations include an animated light tunnel and a 25-foot show...

Visitors can wander through a ballroom filled with 90 decorated trees of various sizes, cast a vote in the People's Choice contest, and follow a scavenger hunt to earn a prize. The event features live entertainment from local music and...

Visitors drive through the Iowa State Fairgrounds to enjoy millions of twinkling lights and festive holiday displays from the comfort of their vehicles. The route features unique illuminated installations, including neon light tunnels and the Make-A-Wish Iowa logo. Guests can...

Guests walk through seventeen acres of outdoor gardens featuring over 200,000 lights, glowing tunnels, laser-lit disco balls, dynamic light strands over a frozen lake, and a Candy Land hillside. Indoors, the RG Express miniature holiday trains wind around bridges and...

Embark on a magical journey through Santa's Rock n Lights, a premier drive-through Christmas light show. This acclaimed event, voted the best in greater Des Moines, transforms the night into a wonderland of animated displays and synchronized lights set to...

Kick off the holiday season at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Des Moines' Historic East Village. Gather at Brenton Skating Plaza for an evening of festive cheer, including live music and a special performance of 'Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch...

Experience the enchantment of Merry-N-County Christmas Holiday Lights, a spectacular drive-through display at Marion County Park. Tune into 95.3 FM for festive Christmas music as you journey through the illuminated park. Special mailboxes are available for letters to Santa, ensuring...